The Kings Head

Name: The Kings Head
Address: Main Road Hursley, WINCHESTER, GB
Rating: 8.6

About this property

When you stay at The Kings Head in Winchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Winchester and Winchester Cathedral. This 4-star inn is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. At The Kings Head, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Restaurant

Bar

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Luggage storage: Available
Room types: 4

Room Information

Rooms

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SINGLE STANDARD

Number of bedrooms: 1

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DOUBLE COMFORT

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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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Guest Rating

8.6/10

Very Good

916 reviews

Featured review

Tracy B.

February 2026

6/10

We were glad to see the bar busy when we arrived, as we'd like this place to succeed. We've been coming to The Kings Head on and off since the new owners arrived about a year ago, after knowing it in its glory days around ten years back and through various owners. The food had never blown us away, but we decided to try again. We chose the £19 pie dish, which sounded promising. The good thing was that the meat we could find tasted delicious. The problem was that about 75% of the pie was pastry and only 25% meat. The pastry was rock hard and, when we managed to cut into it, it exploded across the room. Maybe it had been sitting around and the meat had shrunk, but there was hardly any meat that night. We told the staff afterwards because we were disappointed. Another staff member came over and said that was simply how the chef made pies, and nothing anyone could do or say would make him do them differently. We were taken aback. It sounded as if we had no grounds to complain and the chef must be right. I'd like him to have tasted one of those pies that evening and confirmed he thought it was fine. Perhaps the meat to pastry ratio is usually better, but it really wasn't that night. It's a shame, because otherwise everything was good. We visited the restaurant, so can't comment on the rooms. KH, please take customers' constructive criticism seriously instead of treating the chef as automatically right. After this, we probably won't be back for quite some time.

Gillian C.

February 2026

8/10

The beef was beautifully cooked and we had a very nice Sunday lunch. My only concern was getting in and down to the toilets: there was no handrail by the steps. At 87, I had to ask someone to help me avoid a fall.

HENRIK L.

January 2026

10/10

TriTeamWessex had its AGM followed by a social and skittles evening from 7-10pm. The £35pp package included starters, slides and dessert, a meal, skittles and one free drink per person. There was plenty of food for everyone, and the service and catering were excellent. Tahirul led a friendly, very helpful team who made the evening run smoothly. The atmosphere was superb. Thank you.

simon W.

January 2026

10/10

Our family stayed here before the renovation, and what they've done is incredible. We've eaten here several times recently, and the food has been excellent every time, reasonably priced for the quality. Sunday lunch is a particular highlight. Service is efficient, and Martin, the manager, couldn't be friendlier, more accommodating or more attentive. This pub/hotel is a gem for visitors and locals alike. Keep up the great work.

Chris T.

December 2025

6/10

We'd been meaning to try this place for a while and dropped in for lunch today. The building and location are lovely, and it's a nice village pub with good beers and toilets. The waitresses and bar staff were pleasant, but slow to take our order, which took about 20 minutes. Food took another 45 to 50 minutes, despite the place not being especially busy. The menu is quite haute cuisine and not cheap, which would be fine if the food justified the extra cost compared with similar local pubs. I don't mind a longer wait on a Friday or Saturday night, but weekday lunch needs to be quicker. A nearby table celebrating a birthday seemed to have the same problem, and I felt sorry for them. I'd seen another review mention the delay too. Shame, as it's a lovely looking pub, but I wouldn't choose to return.